Sakura Shiboridashi Japanese Tea Set

This elegant Tokoname shiboridashi teapot and teacup set boasts a gentle heft that rests comfortably in your hands, bringing a quiet sense of calm. The refined, delicate form invites slow, mindful tea moments. Hand-painted cherry blossoms blend softly into the warm Japanese red clay, with each cup displaying its own subtle floral expression.

Shiboridashi is a traditional Japanese teapot style, distinguished by its wide body and precisely crafted crescent-shaped spout. The generous size of the teapot provides ample room for tea leaves to fully unfurl, maximizing the extraction of aroma and flavor. This design makes it particularly well-suited for brewing premium green tea such as gyokuro.

Crafted using traditional techniques, this tea set reflects the natural warmth and depth characteristic of Tokoname ware. Created in close collaboration with skilled artisans and made exclusively for MUSUBI KILN, it arrives in a bespoke paulownia box with a small card that shares the spirit behind the set—an ideal gift, or a quiet companion to your tea ritual.

Gyokko Toen

Founded in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Gyokko Toen excels in Tokoname ware, a revered branch of Japanese ceramics known for its exceptional tea utensils. With a focus on red clay teapots, the kiln employs advanced firing techniques that naturally oxidize the clay, imparting a distinctive reddish hue and enhancing the stoneware's unique properties. Drawing on traditions passed down through generations, they preserve centuries‑old craftsmanship while integrating modern innovation.

Crafted in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, Tokoname ware has been at the heart of Japanese ceramics for centuries. As one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, the town is known for its rich pottery heritage and masterful craftsmanship. Among its most iconic creations are shudei kyusu—unglazed red clay teapots prized for mellowing the taste of green tea.

From its distinctive vermilion hue to the refined wheel-thrown form, Tokoname teaware continues to shape everyday tea moments with beauty, function, and tradition.